2005-2006 Science Planning Summary
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U.S. Antarctic Program - Science Support Section United States Antarctic Program
2005-2006 USAP Air Operations
McMurdo Station

McMurdo-based aircraft (Helicopters, Twin Otter and LC-130 fixed-wing aircraft) will continue to support USAP researchers and program logistical functions.

Petroleum Helicopters, Inc. (PHI)

Petroleum Helicopters, Inc. (PHI) will provide helicopter support with four helicopters (two AS-350-B2 "A-Stars" and two Bell 212s) based out of McMurdo Station. They will support researches in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, Royal Society Range and on Ross Island.
http://www.phihelico.com/ External Non-U.S. government site

New York Air National Guard

New York Air National Guard will provide re-supply and research support to South Pole Station. They will support research activities at Siple Dome, Byrd Surface Camp, Thwaites Glacier Camp, Pine Island Camp, and Beardmore Glacier.
http://www-105aw.ang.af.mil/ External Non-U.S. government site

Kenn Borek Air

Twin Otter aircraft, operated by Kenn Borek Air will be used by a number of projects throughout the USAP area of operations.
http://www.borekair.com/ External Non-U.S. government site

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